Once a Thief

A former elite thief, forced out of retirement by a corrupt police chief, must assemble her old crew for one last heist to clear her name. Targeted by both the mob and the police, she finds herself in a deadly game of cat and mouse across the neon-lit streets of Hong Kong.

Once a Thief is a martial arts action film that garnered a mixed reception. While praised for its action sequences and Cynthia Rothrock's performance, it was often criticized for its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.

• Praised for its dynamic martial arts choreography and Rothrock's physical prowess.
• Criticized for a predictable and often confusing storyline.
• Seen as a standard, if somewhat generic, entry in the action genre of the early 90s.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available tend to highlight the action and fight scenes as the main draw, with some finding the plot less engaging.

The film was directed by and stars martial arts legend Cynthia Rothrock, who was known for her extensive work in Hong Kong action cinema before transitioning to American productions.